Power Generation and Distribution. 3 credits, 4 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: ECET 205 or ECE 271 . Restrictions: Junior or Senior Standing. Electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems with an emphasis on 3 phase analysis, design, short circuit currents due to symmetrical faults, and reliability considerations of the electric power system. The laboratory portion includes hands on activities and experiments that align electric power theory with application. Design considerations for inside / outside plant, worker safety, system interconnection and protection, while focusing on reliability and cost considerations are covered.